For the first time, a Finnish study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, has investigated changes in the amount of exercise that strengthens the bones in adolescence. The study proved that ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

After 50, staying active is key for keeping your bones strong. Experts recommend a mix of weight-bearing aerobic exercise, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises. To support bone ...

Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but it's silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. Below, experts explain why it’s important ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Strength training has long been hailed for its ability to build muscles, but its benefits extend beyond just physical appearance. Medical experts say by subjecting bones to stress ...

The first time I realized my bones weren’t quite the silent partners I thought they were, I was reaching for a laundry basket. Not falling off a ladder, not running a marathon, just the laundry. There ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. More than 50 million people in the United States have osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and puts people at risk for injury. The good news is that it is ...

If you have osteoporosis, isometric exercise can help improve your muscle strength and bone health without putting excessive stress on your bones. Developing an exercise plan for osteoporosis is ...

A $7 million study beginning this summer at Wake Forest University and Wake Forest University School of Medicine will help determine whether a combination of resistance training plus ...

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don't deliver on their promises—remember vibrating belts or sauna suits?

Patients share their experiences with myeloma, discussing the impact on physical activities and the importance of maintaining ...